Just a few years ago, only the top directors earned $1 million.

Her husband is Michael Raven, 36, a top adult director.

Potential pop hits also require video clips, for which a top director can command half a million dollars or more.

Even the industry's top directors seem to hold him in awe.

In nine other companies the top director had received an increase of 30 per cent or more.

At least three top directors of the project have left it in recent months.

She is sought after by several of the top directors for difficult roles.

Yet he has found a place among the best actors and the top directors.

These top directors will not be forgotten in the future, for apart from their films, much has also been about them.

No other top director is burdened with such heavy political baggage.